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Square mallets
I finished two shop mallets for chisels, joinery and for using workbench holdfasts, one large and one smaller. Material used was maple with walnut accents. The mortise in the head is angled to match the tapered handle so it can … Continue reading
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Wooden Mallet
Today I turned this wooden mallet for chisels and carving made of a solid maple blank.
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End grain cutting boards
I made these as gifts this Christmas, one to my wife. Maple/walnut end grain, finished with mineral oil and beeswax.
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Shot glass case
I had this done for a customer who wanted a case for her collection of shot glasses. Each cell had to be 4″w x 4d” but the height was designed to have variable heights based on a sketch up. It’s … Continue reading
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Small table
I just finished doing a simple table for a customer, maple top with espresso finish, the base was also sanded and finished as well.
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Walnut Table Completed
The table is done. 8/4″ thick walnut top, maple legs and apron. Breadboard table top ends, floating mortise and tenon, glued at the center, remainder waxed and pinned with elongated slots to allow for expansion. Pins plugged with ebony. Finish: … Continue reading
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New tablesaw
I got a new tablesaw this week. I got it not only for the price but because it has a newer riving knife which my saw didn’t have so it’ll help against kickback issues. I have a few scars from … Continue reading
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Kitchen Table Beginning
I’ve started work on a kitchen table since mine is now falling apart. It’s going to be 3×5 feet, solid walnut top with maple stretchers and legs dyed black. The solid maple legs will be fairly beefy too, 3″x3″ square, … Continue reading
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Infill Plane Testing
I was given the chance to test out an infill plane made by Wayne Jepson, Caledon, On. This is a really beautiful plane. Some of the shavings in the picture are on the heavy side for a smoother but I … Continue reading
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Kitchen Cabinet Drawers
We had a cabinet that we piled out tupperware in and it avalanched whenever it was opened so I made some large deep drawers that pull out on soft close full extension slides. The drawers are made from 1/2″ thick … Continue reading
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